IGN provides their opinions on 10 trends which are destroying the gaming industry which include :-

1) The controversial Unreal Engine 3 Overdose
2) A Great Cast with a Dud Script as seen in Gears 2
3) Sequelitis
4) Too Human Syndrome
5) Production Values vs. Wii Production "Values"
6) Sonic and Mario Visit the Rainbow Dentist
7) Motion "Control"
8) Promises, Promises, Promises
9) Strong Female Lead Character = Edgy, Clever and Desirable
10)Casual Gaming

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